It was another disappointing weekend for Wests Tigers fan last weekend with the side failing to meet the challenge of the Knights. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the Knights game, a match that might just have put the nail in the Wests Tiger's coffin for 2020. We also talk about the news out today that Joey Leilua could miss another couple of games after a family-related dash to Canberra. There's a bit of recruitment discussion too - Moses Mbye and Josh Reynolds in particul...
Aug 13, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 84
It was a disappointing night for Wests Tigers at the SCG last Friday with the Warriors proving too enthusiastic for our boys. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the match with a particular look at where the Tigers fell short. There's also discussion around the future of Benji Marshall and Chris Lawrence, two Wests Tigers legends that play their 250th game for the club this weekend. We also look at the Wests Tigers captaincy with Wests Tigers fans giving Moses Mbye the th...
Aug 05, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 83
The Wests Tigers won plenty of respect in their hard-fought loss to the high-flying Eels last weekend. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at that game, in particular the impact that injuries and suspensions have had on the team in recent weeks. We also look at the impressive debut of Shawn Blore and Russell Packer's work over of former Tiger, Ryan Matterson. Then we talk the latest Wests Tigers recruitment news with the club welcoming young Rooster Asu Kepaoa during the wee...
Jul 30, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 82
The Wests Tigers had a big 48-nil win over the Brisbane Broncos last round with the Tigers showing plenty of skill and determination in the big showing at Leichhardt Oval. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at that game with discussion around the new-look halves and the big comeback from Russell Packer. Then it's Wests Tigers signing news with discussion around possible signings being on the radar. There's a chat about whether the Wests Tigers should sign Jack Bird, Sonny B...
Jul 22, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 81
The Wests Tigers fell to a hungrier and speedier team last Friday night at Bankwest Stadium. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we look at what went wrong for the Tigers in the match against the Bunnies. We also look at the decision by Michael Maguire to dump Luke Brooks from the starting side for this week's game against Brisbane. Will this be the decision that helps Luke reach the next level, or is it a sign his future at the club might be in jeopardy? Also on the agenda, discussion ...
Jul 15, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 80
We didn't get the result we wanted but the Wests Tigers didn't let anyone down in their loss to the Panthers last weekend. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the match, analyzing some of the key moments and naming some of the Wests Tigers best players in the hard-fought game. We also talk the BJ Leilua 'coat hanger' and the less than professional display made by the Penrith coach. Then it's on to recruitment talk with a discussion around the future of Michael Chee Kam. The Wes...
Jul 08, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 79
Wests Tigers Podcast was pleased to welcome Wests Tigers General Manager of Football, Adam Hartigan, as a special guest this week. Adam joined the Club in July 2019 from the Roosters, and, alongside Michael Maguire, is determined to bring change to the Club. So, our initial discussion was about how Adam arrived at Wests Tigers, and what the General Manager of Football role entails. Hartigan talked about the situation regarding Harry Grant, the recent release of Corey Thompson, and the departure ...
Jul 04, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 78
The Wests Tigers scored an impressive win over the struggling Bulldogs at Bankwest Stadium at the weekend. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we look back at that match and try to work out if the Tigers really have turned the corner. After conceding the first try the Wests Tigers turned things around to dominate the Bulldogs for the rest of the night, in what was a good team performance we single out a few players for the quality of their games. We also talk goal-kicking (again), and j...
Jun 30, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 77
The Wests Tigers have enjoyed another win with the boys getting over the top of the Cowboys at Campbelltown. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the match, the scintillating first-half, and perhaps not so impressive second-half. Then we move on to some recruitment chatter that has been sparked by an article by 'The Mole' that suggests Wests Tigers are after Kieran Foran for 2021. Then it's a look at the upcoming Bulldogs clash with the consensus being that this result cou...
Jun 24, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 76
The effort was there but the Wests Tigers didn't quite have the class to topple the Raiders at Campbelltown. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we go through the positives of the match, the players that really stood out, and the things that worked. On the other side of the coin a look at some of the areas that we're still lacking in. We try to answer the question around Benji Marshall's place in the team moving forward. And look back at the other results in NRL Round Five. We hope you e...
Jun 14, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Wests Tigers fans, what went wrong against the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday night? On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we try to answer whether the immensely disappointing result was a sign of bigger problems in the culture of the club. Or was it just the wrong players, the wrong mix, just bad luck, or a Titans team that wanted it more? Then we turn our attention to the Canberra Raiders, a team that has done nothing less than bully the Wests Tigers in recent years. Our focus, in particula...
Jun 10, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 74
We've changed things up a bit this time on the Wests Tigers Podcast with Eddie and Joel catching up with contributor and Wests Tigers tragic, Declan McCutcheon. Not only that, but it's also a podcast recorded at Wests Tigers central - the just reopened Wests Leagues at Ashfield! On the agenda is the possible loss of fan favourite Corey Thompson to the Gold Coast Titans. We also look at the news that Russell Packer is close to a return to first grade too. And of course, we preview the match again...
Jun 04, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 73
The Wests Tigers jumped back into the winner's circle in the resumption round of the 2020 NRL season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a look at the new-look NRL game, have those changes introduced since the appointment of Peter V'landys made for a better spectacle. We also pull apart the Wests Tigers satisfying win over the Sharks. What worked well? Where can we improve? We also look back at the rather interesting Sixty Minutes interview involving Josh Reynolds and discuss, a...
Jun 01, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 72
We're now just one sleep away from the Wests Tigers taking the field again in the restarted 2020 NRL season. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we talk about the Wests Tigers team selected by Michael Maguire. Many fans have questioned some of Madge's selections this week, including the removal of Corey Thompson and Elijah Taylor. We try and work out why these players missed out and look at whether we believe this team has the ability to get over the top the Sharks, a team that has had t...
May 29, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 71
The final countdown is about to commence to the restart of the 2020 NRL season and on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we name our teams for the big clash against the Sharks. Will Harry Grant start at hooker? Where does Josh Reynolds fit in? Will Adam Doueihi take the number one jersey? We try to answer those questions this week. We also chat about the reports that Matt Eisenhuth might be off to the Warriors to temporarily fill a gap in the NZ team and chat about other Wests Tigers playe...
May 22, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 70
On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we welcome a special guest - Inner West Council Mayor Darcy Byrne. A Wests Tigers fan through and through, Darcy first came to the attention of Wests Tigers fans in the early stages of the contentious Balmain Leagues Club redevelopment. The Mayor of the former Leichhardt Council, Darcy tells us why the project in those initial stages didn't proceed and now, as the Mayor of the merged Ashfield, Leichhardt, and Marrickville councils, updates us on more r...
May 22, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 69
The Wests Tigers will soon be back in action with the NRL today confirming the club's round four and five matches . This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we talk about those games, in particular the game against the Sharks, a team that most Wests Tigers fan would agree that we owe some revenge. Other Wests Tigers news and issues to discuss include Michael Maguire's admission that he believes Adam Doueihi is the right man for the Wests Tigers fullback role moving forward . We look at the possible...
May 15, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 68
This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we discuss our recent post about the Wests Tigers players who need to step-up week-in and week-out this season if the club is going to make the finals. Declan McCutcheon named seven players who he believes hold the key to the Wests Tigers breaking this terrible finals drought in the shortened 2020 NRL season. We look at whether he missed anyone and what factors might help these players consistently find their winning edge. We also chat about the fines handed...
May 04, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 67
It's the latest edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we have a discussion around the latest Wests Tigers news...the only issue is that there hasn't been any! But that doesn't mean there isn't great Wests Tigers discussion to be had though while we wait for the COVID-19 clouds to clear. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we talk about all the guys that have played on the wing for Wests Tigers from 2000 through to 2020. Names like Laloa Milford, Matt Utai, Makasoni Richter, Lote Tuqiri, Jason Mo...
Apr 24, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 66
The Wests Tigers Podcast carries on as we count down the days to the return of the 2020 NRL season. This week we talk about the potential signing of rugby union veteran, Quade Cooper. Would the 32-year-old be a good addition to the Wests Tigers 2020 NRL squad? What would he bring and where would he play? If we're looking at rugby players, why not Israel Folau or Sonny Bill Williams? We try to answer those questions this week. Catch this edition of the podcast for a look back at the different Wes...
Apr 17, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 65
This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look at the NRL's decision to restart the competition on the 28th of May. How will it work? What challenges need to be overcome? Should there be two conferences, a Sydney conference and perhaps a Queensland-based conference to minimize the chances of infection? We try to answer those questions this week. Also, specifically on the Wests Tigers, we discuss your 2025 Business Plan for the club (from our Facebook followers) and deliver our own hopes and dream...
Apr 10, 2020•35 min•Season 3Ep. 64
We thought we'd do something different on the Wests Tigers Podcast this week - a video podcast! For the first time in Wests Tigers Podcast history, you can not only hear us but see us too (good heads for radio? you can be the judge). As the NRL action remains suspended at the moment we thought we'd look back at the past and run through what we believe to be the biggest triumphs and tragedies in Wests Tigers history . What the club got right and what the club got wrong. We hope you enjoy this spe...
Apr 03, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 63
This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look at these unprecedented times in both our society and the game of Rugby League. Episode 0062 of the Wests Tigers Podcast though starts with an autopsy of what was an incredibly disappointing Wests Tigers performance against the Newcastle Knights at Leichhardt Oval. What went wrong? Why didn't the Tigers turn up to play? Where does the team go from here with the season now suspended indefinitely? We try to answer those questions this week. While across...
Mar 27, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 62
It's strange times both across the World and in NRL land as the Covid-19 dramas continue to have a significant impact. This weekend we see NRL games played for the first time without fans in attendance and that includes the Wests Tigers clash with Newcastle at Leichhardt Oval. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we take a look ahead at that game, as well as wrapping up the Tigers somewhat clunky win over the Dragons at Wollongong last Sunday evening . Also on the podcast, we discuss the possib...
Mar 20, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 61
What seems like the longest off-season in NRL history is finally over with the Wests Tigers officially back in action on Sunday evening. The Tigers travel to Wollongong to take on Paul McGregor's Dragons and we preview that match on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Should Corey Thompson have beaten out Adam Doueihi for the fullback role? Is Elijah Taylor the best man to wear the 13 jersey? And how will Josh Aloiai go after being chosen as a starting prop alongside Alex Twal? These are j...
Mar 12, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 60
It's the final countdown! The 2020 NRL season is less than a week away and the Wests Tigers are ready to do battle with the Dragons next weekend. This week on the Wests Tigers Podcast we look back at the Tigers victory over the Warriors in the last trial of the pre-season . Joel and Eddie also discuss the lingering trade deal between the Wests Tigers and Melbourne involving Paul Momirovski and Harry Grant and look at whether Joey Leilua was justified in describing himself as the best centre in t...
Mar 06, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 59
We're inching closer to the NRL season kick-off with the Wests Tigers in final preparations for their trial match with the Warriors in Rotorua. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we look at that clash, including discussion around some of the positions that remain contentious in the Tigers line-up for round one. Now that charges have been dropped against Josh Reynolds we look to try and work out how the former Bulldog can make a bigger contribution to our team in 2020. What about Russell...
Feb 28, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 58
The Wests Tigers have finally been back in action at the 2020 NRL Nines tournament and there are trial matches just around the corner too! On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast, we discuss the performance of the team in Perth and look at just how important, or unimportant the 9s tournament really is. Eddie and Joel also look at Matt Eisenhuth and try to answer the question - where does he fit into the team in 2020? Discussion about Matt came up on our radar after there was an Instagram pos...
Feb 18, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 57
The 2020 NRL season is just around the corner and things are looking up at the Wests Tigers. On this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast we discuss the proposed move that will see the Wests Tigers loan centre/winger Paul Momirovski to the Melbourne Storm, in return the Tigers would get the services of young Storm hooker Harry Grant for the coming season. We also look at the recent signing of Joey Leilua and look at whether it wasn't such a bad thing that we didn't get Latrell Mitchell. We also t...
Jan 29, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Will he? Won't he? We have the latest on the Latrell Mitchell contract saga on this edition of the Wests Tigers Podcast. Joel and Eddie also play a game of Buy, Hold or Sell on issues such as the new NRL rules for 2020, the future of Russell Packer and whether Michael Maguire will again hand the Wests Tigers captaincy to Moses Mbye in the new season. There's also discussion around the new Wests Tigers Centre of Excellence and the Brydens Podcast hosted by new Chairman, Lee Hagipantelis . And we ...
Dec 11, 2019•32 min•Season 3Ep. 55
